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General Slang
tic-tac
TIK-TAK · noun · slang
Swinging the nose side to side to build speed on flat ground.
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A skate technique where the rider lifts and swings the nose left and right in small kickturns to gain speed or steer without pushing. It is an old-school way to move and maneuver.
“He tic-tacked across the flat to reach the next bank.”
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tic-tac In A Sentence
He tic-tacked across the flat to reach the next bank.
Origin & Usage
Skateboarding term imitating the side-to-side ticking motion.
People Also Ask
What is a tic-tac in skateboarding?
It's a technique of lifting and swinging the nose left and right in small kickturns to build speed or steer without pushing off the ground.
Why would you tic-tac instead of push?
It lets you gain speed or change direction without taking a foot off the board, useful on flat ground or when you want to keep both feet planted.
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